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Which national officials can Israelās president appoint?
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The president of Israel serves primarily in a ceremonial capacity and does not hold veto powers. However, the president is authorized to appoint several key national officials, including:
- State comptroller (who is first elected by the Knesset)
- Governor of the Bank of Israel
- Judges
- Justices of the Supreme Court1